Glossary

Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection

Harnwegsinfekt·Also: Blasenentzündung, Zystitis

A urinary tract infection is an inflammation of the urinary tract, usually caused by bacteria. Typical complaints are burning during urination and a frequent urge to urinate.

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